U.N. Security Council Sanctions Against Syria

2012-07-20T07:49:54-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/d2c/307174-04-m.jpgMichele Flournoy discussed the legitimacy of the Assad regime and why Americans should be concerned about Syria. The U.N. Security Council, though the majority is for intervening in Syria, is prevented from acting by the veto votes from Russia and China. Without support from the two countries, the Council is unable to take official sanctions against Syria. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices.

Michele Flournoy discussed the legitimacy of the Assad regime and why Americans should be concerned about Syria. The U.N. Security Council,…
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U.N. Security Council Sanctions Against SyriaMichele Flournoy discussed the legitimacy of the Assad regime and why Americans should be concerned about Syria. The U.N. Security Council, though the majority is for intervening in Syria, is prevented from acting by the veto votes from Russia and China. Without support from the two countries, the Council is unable to take official sanctions against Syria. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. close